The sniffles began on Wednesday and I wasn’t too concerned, it is Winter time in Melbourne after all!
But I woke up Thursday with what I can only describe as feeling like I had the ‘man flu‘, actually it is nothing more than the common cold, but why does the common cold make you feel so crappy? Life is busy, too busy for sick days! I hate sick days, days where you feel like you have so much to do, yet no energy to do it! I was supposed to go to work, but I didn’t make it, instead I fell back asleep after the kids got to school and didn’t wake up until after 12! This just made me feel worse as I had achieved nothing (other than what my body was craving, rest!) But instead of feeling like I had achieved what my body needed and was crying out for, I felt annoyed! How could I sleep when there was so much to do?
Why do I make myself feel even worse by criticising myself? I am sick, isn’t it OK to rest when we are sick? I picked up the kids from school, only to discover one of our bunnies had passed away, my children were devastated, especially Aspen as it was her gorgeous Lacey. So I spent the rest of Thursday comforting children, cooking, washing up and trying to get my hysterical daughter to bed.
Some pics of Lacey.
Here she is with her twin sister Miffy.
Happier days.
Friday rolled around and I forced my weak body out of bed, got the kids to school, hosted a morning tea whilst smothering myself in hand sanistiser. Then had an appointment with the curtain man, and will be forever grateful to my friend who dropped over pumpkin soup! Picked the kids up from school and went about my home and mum duties.
Being sick sucks and I only have a cold, you know a runny nose, sore head, watery eyes and sore throat. I should not complain when people out there are dealing with serious illness and issues!!!! It’s any wonder I got sick though, the past couple of months have been chaotic, hubby lost his job, 2 family pets have passed away, we had difficulties with the bank, moved house, hosted two parties two weekends in a row, hubby started a new job and is hardly ever home, Adam has developed a fear of ghosts and hence his room, and Aspen has been on an emotional roller coaster, and my plans for my 40th birthday have been thrown into disarray twice now (I am trying too hard to please everyone else), so yes I guess this is my body (and minds) way of saying slow down!
So did I slow down? Umm . . . a little.
Saturday was one of my daughter April’s best friends birthday parties at this amazing climbing place and both my girls had a great time. It was great for Aspen as it helped to distract her from her misery over Lacey.
After the party we stopped and did some grocery shopping and I picked up some pretty pink flowers to cheer up our home (and me).
We usually never buy takeaway, but with Steve now full of a cold too, we stopped and picked up some fish’n chips and decided to all veg out on the couch and watch a family movie. The movie was done by 8.00pm and it was time to put the kids to bed and have a cuppa before going to bed ourselves.
Sunday was a slower pace, we managed a sleep in and to have some cuddles with the kids and the bunnies, (check out my cute pic of Adam and his bunny on Instagram). Aspen spent an hour in my bed just chatting and April did her homework. My brother came for a visit and to grab a key to the house, as he will be animal and house sitting next weekend when we head away YAY! Let’s just hope we are all well!!!!
Aspen spent the afternoon baking, a lovely lemon and almond slice, the smell that filled our home was like sweet citrus, perfect on another rainy day. We made sure we had a healthy dinner with loads of vegies after the takeaway from last night!
I am the first to tell people to listen to their bodies and to slow things down, yet sometimes I completely ignore my own body and mind, and keep pushing through. I know it is part of a life with kids and even without kids, it’s just the way we all live. We busy ourselves with too much and try to keep up this pace that we can’t sustain week after week, and month after month. I put so much pressure on myself especially when it comes to what I want to give to my children, when truth be told they just want our time and our attention.
We have slowed things down a lot over the past couple of years and now we live closer to school that takes off some extra pressure, I guess we are still trying to find our feet in our new home and get used to Steve’s new job too. We are getting there and once I shake off this common cold I know I will have a more positive outlook.
What about you? What did you get up to this weekend gone? Have you found the secret to balancing life?
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Sorry about your bunny – that’s sad. It’s so hard to rest when life is so busy, especially with kids to look after. I know what you mean, having a cold is horrible – life needs to slow down sometimes. Sarah #mg
Thanks so much Sarah x
I am officially the world’s worst sick person so glad you’re feeling better! Thanks for hosting! #mg
haha, it really sucks!
Oh goodness you poor thing, that’s still a huge amount you took on considering you were ill.
‘Take time to look after yourself so that you can carry on looking after others.’
Mainy
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thanks so much lovely xx
I think we put too much pressure on ourselves because society does. We are brought up to believe in one true thing: Work, work, work. It doesn’t help that many companies don’t give people time to really be sick or stay at home with sick children. I am glad you were able to get some rest though, despite your busy schedule. You definitely sound very busy and I am sorry for your loss of the bunny! Thanks so much for hosting #mg
Haha I was just over here! I’m back this time from #anythinggoes Again, I hope you are able to get a little more rest and that the cold goes away soon!
Oh I am so sad about Lacey – gorgeous bunny pictures!! It’s heartbreaking when you lose a pet as an adult so I can’t imagine how tough it must be breaking that news to a child. Please do take the time to rest and have a step back – I’ve done this this past week and it’s really refreshed my mind and helped. Take it easy and lots of hugs xx #mg #candidcuddles
thank you so much for your support xx
It’s so hard to slow down and rest though isn’t it, when life goes at a million miles an hour! Enjoyed connecting with your blog via #AnythingGoes, love the pics too.
Thanks so much!
I am the worst at slowing down and I really need to learn to. I have been so run down the past couple of weeks that I had a massive spot outbreak on my chin! Very attractive – not. I wish I knew how to find the balance, we just need to be kinder to ourselves. Sorry about your bunny too 🙁 #mg
The same happened to me, so not attractive! Thanks for commenting, and thanks for mentioning our bunny, it was so sad xx
Look after yourself and feel better soon! So sorry to hear about your rabbit. It’s so sad when much loved pets die. 🙁
I love your images, MG!
I had some struggles my own the past weeks. I’m glad to read you’re doing better.
Have a great week.
I’m the same, even if I feel ill, I still try to get up… sometimes we just have to if we have kids no matter what. But we shouldn’t, we should rest when we’re weary and look after ourselves too because we deserve it. Hope everyone at your home feels better soon, I’m sorry for Aspen for losing her bunny. By the way, the flowers on your table looks beautiful. #mg
Rest. That’s exactly what I need. But I completely understand the situation. I planned so much for June in my blogging life but I’m a bit spent. Forcing the things might cause resentment. Gotta take a step back and get my mind in a good place.
And so sorry to hear about your bunny =(
Thank you lovely, it was so hard on my daughter. Hope you get some rest too xx
I hope you are feeling better, both of you! It is definitely time to slow down and give your body some well earned rest and relaxation. It sounds like you’ve had a lot going on!
Sally @ Life Loving
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It’s so hard when your ill with a family to stop as there is still so much to do. I’m so sorry to hear about your rabbit. #mg xx
I so relate to this. Since the birth of my last baby I have been very poorly, seeking answers for a condition that still remains undiagnosed, and yet it hasn’t been possible to slow down as there are four children to care for each day. I have had to ignore my body completely, much to my detriment. It’s easier said than done to take it easy, although where possible I think it is so important! I hope you feel better soon! #mg
It sounds like you have definitely had a lot on your plate these past couple of months lovely. Your body is telling you to take a little time for yourself which I know is so much easier said than done. A perfect time for a little holiday by the sound of things – hope that you have a wonderful time and a well deserved rest. x
Thanks for linking with #FartGlitter x
I’m feeling that way Mackenzie! I have a cold but pushed myself to run in a 14km Fun Run with my daughter on Sunday. Then I came home, hot shower and bed. I’m taking it easy for a couple of days with a Maeve Binchy book. We do have to listen to our bodies and rest when it tells us too. I hope you are feeling better soon. xxx
We do need to listen to our bodies more Sue, hope you feel better my dear xx
Hi,
I did leave you another message on here but I think it must have gone to your spam 🙁 Popping back again from #pointshoot to say stunning photos as always x
So glad you gave yourself a well deserved rest! We’re not robots, we need time to heal. You’re weekend looks amazing, and what are those flowers!? Beautiful!!! #mg
Oh no the poor bunny! You guys are having no bunny luck at all. It must have been a very sad day in your house. I hope you are feeling better. We had some nasty colds over the winter – they were rough. The quote is dead right – rest & get yourself better so you can get back to life. Pushing when you aren’t well just drags the illness out longer. I’m sorry I didn’t make it over to #MG this week, we had a bank holiday on Monday & I took the day off with the kids. Thank you for sharing with #candidcuddles
I am glad you took the day off with your kids, it is so important to take care of ourselves and have time for our kids. Yes Aspen is still very sad about her bunny, they are fragile little animals, but so loveable xx
I’m with you when it comes to taking my own advice I don’t always listen. At other times though I’ve been told ‘it’s great that you are listening and aware of your body’. Having children and being sick is awful. When I have been ill it feels like I shouldn’t be as my little one needs me. Hope you get better soon. Thanks for hosting #mg
Thank you so much lovely xx
Hi there, beautiful MacKenzie! Let me just start out by saying I am so very sorry to hear about Lacey. Your family has had a tough time the last few months. I’m praying things will be uneventful (just the sad events though😉) from here on out.
You have been going through so much recently. It was nonstop for you. Like you said, no wonder you got sick. And I noticed a mother’s work goes on regardless of whether or not you are sick! Once you picked up the kids, you were busy doing what needed to be done.
Bless your heart.
I am sending loving energy all the way down there!!!
I hope Aspen is healing more and more everyday. And I hope YOU are feeling much, much better!
Im late with the linky! I too like you dont get to have a day off even if I am sick. I got to get less job but when I am back to being healthy I need to do them =(
Get well soon. #pointshoot
What a lovely post – to walk a slower paced and to appreciate the little moments. I know when I pushed myself to the limit I am no longer young person and so I try take a break from it all. I think having a big fat rest and going away is a great start. 🙂 xx
Oh Mac I hope all the bugs are gone soon, it is rubbish being sick when you have kids to contend with. Such a beautiful flower. Thanks for linking up to #PointShoot xx
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